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Call To Action Airports Council International (ACI) World says it has laid out a road map for the recovery of the airport sector and wider aviation ecosystem from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Aviation is one of the most strategic sectors of national and global economies. It is essential for trade, business, tourism, and economic …
Mr. Prosper Zo’o Minto’o, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Regional Director for West and Central Africa (WACAF), says safety is priority amidst COVID-19 recovery efforts. In this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal, he calls for more cooperative action to sustain the industry. Q: You became the Regional Director of ICAO WACAF about a year ago. How …
The Minister of aviation in Nigeria, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has announced the resumption of international flights from the 29th of August, 2020. The flights he stated would begin with Lagos and Abuja, as did with the domestic flight resumption. According to him, protocols and procedures will be announced in due course, as he thanked travelling public for their patience …
The implementation of globally harmonized recommendations developed by the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART) took a step forward through the launch of supporting initiatives for airlines and airports by IATA and ACI, respectively. IATA has launched a checklist that aims to support airlines who want to implement the ICAO CART guidelines through self-assessments, while ACI has launched its …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised passengers to desist from giving cash to FAAN officials for services at the airport. FAAN also urged passengers to report any official from any agency that requests money under any guise. The Authority informed passengers and other airport users that there is no aspect of its services at the airports …
Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced its financial and operational results for the first half of this year ending June 30, 2020 as the global aviation industry continues to battle the impact of COVID-19. Air Arabia said it registered a net loss of AED 169 million …
By Matthew Pwajok The most impacted sector of the global economy as a result of the advent of the novel COVID-19 is undoubtedly the aviation industry. The escalation of this virus into a global pandemic led to the closure of airports worldwide, and consequentlythe closure of all Nigerian airports to both domestic and international flights on 30th March 2020. …
By Roland Ohaeri Aviation At The Cusp Of Third Generational Change On-going efforts to develop safe, efficient and accommodating management guidelines and system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM), the presence of evolving technologies including AI and IoT, as well as the COVID-19 have all pushed the industry to the cusp of a new generational shift. …
By Isaac Atoyebi The resumption of domestic flights in Nigeria came as a huge relief to air travellers who have gone through traumatic experiences as the lockdown due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic had difficult socio-economic consequences, and forced the airlines to suspend operations since March 27, 2020. However, it is important to note that …
By Vijay Poonoosamy COVID-19 has grounded airlines all over the world. These four charts show the industry’s main challenges now and in the near future. Quarantines, economic recession and health fears are likely to continue to weigh on passenger numbers. Record losses have already forced governments to step in – but continued support may be tied to conditions around …
